Finance Controller - LATAM

TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.​ 

We seek individuals who live our core values of innovation, responsibility, and passion. At TOMRA, we boost innovation, encouraging our team members to take calculated risks that can lead to groundbreaking solutions, challenging the status quo. We value passion in our workforce; it's the driving force behind customer commitment and a relentless pursuit of success. 

We believe in fostering a responsible, inclusive, and safe mindset among our employees, one that prioritizes our customers, products, and each other. We encourage every team member to take responsibility for their actions and decisions, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust. 

Join the resource revolution! 

We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of financial leadership across our LATAM region.

Reporting to the Finance Director, Americas, and with a dotted-line to the General Manager – LATAM, you will play a key role in shaping financial governance, delivering meaningful insights, and acting as a trusted advisor to regional leadership. This is a high-visibility position where your contribution will directly support performance, drive growth, and strengthen long-term regional success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Own accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and annual reporting in line with IFRS and Group standards
• Lead the LATAM close process and ensure strong balance sheet integrity across multiple entities
• Analyse performance, review variances, and provide clear financial insights
• Strengthen governance, internal controls, and accounting processes across the region

Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance partner to regional leadership
• Translate financial performance into actionable commercial insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and strategic decision-making
• Identify risks and opportunities to drive sustainable regional growth

Operations, Audit & Compliance

• Oversee general ledger integrity and intercompany processes
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Support tax compliance and statutory reporting with external advisors
• Ensure strong financial systems oversight and asset control

Leadership

• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and strong governance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Postgraduate qualifications in IFRS, Finance, or Management Control preferred
• CPA or equivalent professional certification highly desirable
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial management or senior accounting roles
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, financial reporting, and analysis
• Proven experience managing teams and working with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries
• Advanced proficiency in English with proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities 
• Highly analytical with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in international or multi-entity environments is an advantage
• Ability to travel as required and eligibility to obtain a passport and necessary visas, including travel to the USA

To ensure a smooth process across our global teams, we ask that you please submit your CV in English. Applications close on 6 March. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We’re looking forward to discovering how you can make an impact with us. 

You will have long-term career opportunities in a globally recognized company and the following benefits:

• Annual Bonus of the company.
• Referral Bonus.
• Seniority Bonus.
• National Holidays and Christmas Bonus.
• Supplementary health and life insurance.
• Parental leave (up to 8 weeks according to internal policy).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training and professional development.
• Global career opportunities with a strong track record in internal promotions.

At TOMRA, we value cultural diversity, inclusion of ideas and individuality to create a great work environment. So, even if you don't meet all the requirements, but you have what it takes, we'd like to meet you!